In Wisconsin, where the minority homeownership disparity is the broadest in the nation, new legislation allows homeowners to note their disapproval of racist covenants in their real estate deeds and release offensive restrictions from the title. A Call for Action by the Wisconsin REALTORS® helped support the bi-partisan measure, leaving no doubt as to where the REALTORS® stand on fair housing.
Maryland REALTORS® Support State Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024, Codifying Missing Middle Housing
In the recent legislative session, Maryland REALTORS® scored a major victory for affordable housing: The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024 addresses multiple facets of the state’s housing crisis; a targeted Call for Action helped propel it over the finish line.
GADFly Newsletter – January 2023
REMINDER: ALL GAD CALL Monday 1/23 at 3:00pm Eastern On Monday, January 23rd Shannon McGahn and Jon Waclawski will host a 30 minute All-GAD call to go address the most recent NAR Advocacy restructure. 2025 GAD Institute Site Submissions Due February 1st State and local associations interested in nominating a 2025 GAD Institute location, please submit a Statement of Interest to the GAD Advisory Group by emailing both Josh Dix and Jon Waclawski by February 1, 2023. RPAC Fundraising FPC Training Conference January 19-20, 2023 All Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) have been invited to join the FPC Advocacy Academy Training...
GADFly Newsletter – March 2024
DATES TO REMEMBER Mar 18: FPC Meritorius Service Award Applications Due Mar 27: All GAD Call @ 3 p.m. ET Apr 24: All GAD Call @ 3 p.m. ET Apr 30: GAD Vice Chair Statement of Intent Due May 1: GAD Institute Registration Opens May 4-9: REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (DC) A Message from the Chair Keeping it all together The first Super Tuesday has come and gone … and here in Texas, it was marred by extremism and low voter turnout (18.2% statewide). I found myself thinking about the excellent session from More in Common’s Stephen Hawkins at last year’s GAD...
New York REALTORS® Turn Smart Growth Challenge into Opportunity
The eight neighborhoods comprising Bronx Community Board 9 (BXCB9) are 22% denser in population than the Bronx overall, and have very little vacant land available to develop. Using a series of Smart Growth Action Grants, the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of REALTORS® partnered with BXCB9 to develop a comprehensive plan, and help ensure that growth will benefit existing communities, new residents and businesses.
Moses Creek REALTORS® Put Out Fire Voicing Opposition to Proposed Fees for New Development
In Washington state, funding for fire safety is an unquestioned necessity. At the same time, there’s a statewide housing affordability crisis. Priorities collided when the City Council of Moses Creek proposed Fire Impact fees for all new development projects, adding a significant cost burden to much-needed new housing. With help from the REALTOR® Party, a Call for Action helped voice local opposition.
Maui REALTORS® Staves Off Threat to Short-Term Rental Permits
It’s easy for a community to blame an affordable housing crunch on short-term vacation rentals, but on Maui, the local REALTOR® association has rebutted each argument of the Planning Department with diligently collected data. With a Call for Action, it also drew hundreds of concerned residents to a planning meeting – in visible and vocal support of the permits.
Despite Hurricanes and a Pandemic, the Acadiana REALTORS® Dive into Legislative Advocacy
Earlier this year, the REALTOR® Association of Acadiana found itself dropped into the deep end of urgent legislative advocacy. Taking advantage of the Land Use Initiative and Advocacy Everywhere programs, the 1,600-member association was able to combat threats to both short-term rentals and property tax rates, achieving positive results for homeowners in Lafayette, Louisiana.